Hwasun County to Operate Three Emergency Rooms 24/7 During Chuseok Holiday
Emergency Medical Response Team to Operate from September 24 to 27
Five Hospitals, Five Clinics, and Ten Pharmacies Designated as Open Facilities
Basic Medicines Available Late at Night at 26 Convenience Stores
Hwasun County will operate three emergency rooms 24 hours a day for four days, from September 24 to 27 during the Chuseok holiday, and has designated 20 hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies to remain open during this period.
On September 16, Hwasun County announced that it will operate an emergency medical response team during the holiday to minimize inconvenience for residents seeking medical services and to quickly respond to emergency patients.
During the holiday, Hwasun Jeonnam National University Hospital, which serves as the regional emergency medical center, along with five hospitals, five clinics, and ten pharmacies, will be designated as open medical facilities and pharmacies, aiming to minimize gaps in medical care.
In particular, the three emergency rooms in the area—Hwasun Jeonnam National University Hospital, Hwasun Korea Hospital, and Hwasun Seongsim Hospital—will maintain 24-hour emergency care even during the holiday. The county plans to respond swiftly in the event of emergency or mass patient cases.
During late-night hours when accessing medical facilities and pharmacies may be difficult, basic over-the-counter medicines such as antipyretics and digestive aids will be available for purchase at 26 convenience stores designated as safety medicine retailers.
Detailed information and operating hours of open medical facilities and pharmacies during the holiday can be found on the websites of Hwasun County Health Center and the Emergency Medical Information Center, or by calling 119 for assistance.
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Park Mira, head of the Hwasun County Health Center, stated, "We will ensure the emergency medical system operates smoothly so that residents can access medical services safely over the Chuseok holiday." She also advised, "Please make sure to check in advance the operating status and consultation hours of medical institutions if you plan to use them during the holiday."
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